Trump-backed Texas AG Ken Paxton delivered a crushing blow to longtime Senator John Cornyn in Texas’ GOP Senate primary.
Paxton’s victory marks a major win for the MAGA wing of the Republican Party as Trump’s influence looms large.
The fiery conservative surged past Cornyn after hammering the longtime senator as out of touch with the GOP base.
In his speech after winning the Republican primary runoff, Paxton thanked Trump for his endorsement.
Trump’s endorsement helped turbocharge Paxton’s momentum in one of the most closely watched Republican battles of 2026.
